Contract Awarded to Improve High Intensity Runway Approach Lighting System at Wabush Airport

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No. A014/02For release - November 20, 2002
Wabush, Labrador — Lawrence O'Brien, MP for Labrador, on behalf of Transport Minister David Collenette, today announced that a contract of $462,854 was awarded to Black and McDonald Ltd., of Dartmouth, NS, to improve the high intensity runway approach lighting system at Wabush Airport.
"Wabush Airport is an important component of Western Labrador's transportation system," said Mr. O'Brien. "This project will help ensure that Wabush Airport remains a safe and modern facility and continues to have the capability of providing effective air transportation links with the rest of Canada.
The project involves the replacement of the existing high intensity runway approach lighting system with newer, more modern equipment. The approach lighting system is an aid to navigation used by aircraft landing at the airport in reduced visibility conditions.
Work on this project is expected to begin immediately and to be completed by the spring of 2003.
"The awarding of this contract is a demonstration of the Government of Canada's continued commitment towards the Wabush Airport and the people of Western Labrador," said Mr. Collenette.
Funding for this project was provided for in the December 2001 budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
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